Job Description

Position Overview

Position Summary:

The Department of Music at Eastern New Mexico University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Voice positions to begin in August 2026.

The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching applied voice (in private and class settings) and courses in diction, vocal literature, stagecraft, and/or vocal pedagogy as needed within the vocal area; piano and minimal accompanying experience is required, and experience with music direction of college-level opera/musical theatre is desirable. This is a residential appointment, and campus presence is expected.

Review of materials will begin November 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a 12-credit-hour load each semester
• Continued efforts in performance and scholarly activity
• Serve on department, college, and university committees
• Academic advising
• Commitment to advancing the goals and mission of the department, including departmental assessment, strategic plans, curriculum development, student recruitment, and student retention
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the department chair or dean

Minimum Job Requirements:

• DMA, DM, or PhD in Voice or related field; ABD may be considered, depending on completion date.
• Strong university-level vocal teacher and performer

Preferred Qualifications:

• University-level teaching experience

• Record of scholarly activity and/or creative work in vocal performance
• Keyboard skills sufficient to adequately support vocal instruction

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Scholarly and teaching experience in applied voice

• Commitment to teaching and working on a campus that values diversity and student success

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.

Required Documents:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a one-page teaching philosophy, URL links to video or audio recordings of recent performances, unofficial transcripts, contact information for five references, and the ENMU faculty application form.

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115 . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia, Delta Dental , and Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b and 457b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, Roth 403b and 457b plans are also available through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time Off

Faculty will receive 5 personal days a year and 48 hours a semester for sick leave.





Employee Educational Assistance Plan

Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for three courses (up to nine credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses or children may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.

Job Tags

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